Anolon 82957 Nouvelle Copper Hard Anodized Nonstick 9-Piece Cookware Set

Autograph 2 Best Non-Stick, I'ts Bonded!
Have several pieces of cookware, that we have had for several years, that are hard anodized and have Autograph 2 bonded coating. Autograph 2 is a three coat process that renders a very durable surface that can be used with metal utensils. From experience I can say that it does live up to the claims of being tough, durable and very practical.

We have had mismatched, abused and terribly old cookware in our drawers for years, I suppose after time that is the way one thinks cookware should be. This set claims that you can wash in the dishwasher, use on an induction burner, use metal utensils even cook eggs with no oil. Well, I tried all of the above, including the eggs....the set passed with flying colors.
The Hard Anodized aluminum, which is stronger than steel, has a good thickness and gives excellent heat distribution from the sides down to the very bottom, with no "hot spots". Tried most all of the pieces on the induction burner with no problems at all. Because...

Good pots, metal thinner than a few years ago
This is the second set of these pots I've owned-- I'm rough on cookware. These are good pots, they heat evenly, they are not difficult to clean. After several years of use my first set has been burned all over. Despite this the coating has not flaked off or anything. These pots have flairs at the top and the metal is thinner than previous models. I didn't receive any additional benefit from the flairs.

Overall these are a good set of pans alhtough I wish they came with a larger frying pan. Would not hesitate to recommend them. You also might find this exact set in Costco under the Kirkland brand, a bit cheaper ;-)

Solid cookware set
I have wanted a hard anodized cookware set for a long time. I usually manage to ruin the surface of non stick cookware, despite using the specified utensils. This set is awesome. All of the items are really heavy and sturdy. They heat and cook beautifully and clean up like a dream. They are not to be washed in the dishwasher, this is something I wouldn't do anyway. I'm not fond of the "look" of the handles for the lids. They are perfectly funcional, and mine is just a personal opinion about the design. I can't comment now about how they wear over time, only having had them for four weeks, but right now I'm very pleased with them and highly recommend them.

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